iLive OneMix vs Smart Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iLive OneMix
This app provides musicians with personalized monitor control for their live sound setup. It allows individual musicians to adjust their own monitor mix without affecting the main FOH mix or other monitors. Multiple users can have customized control via Wi-Fi.
- Single Aux mix control
- Customizable musician mixes
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Metering of sends and Aux master
- Password protection
- Personalized color schemes
- Admin setup for layers and strips
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iLive OneMix personal monitor control application V1.96 for iPad. OneMix is a cut down version of the iLive MixPad app that locks control to a single Aux mix. Multiple iPads may be set up by the ‘Admin’ user to give each musician customised personal monitor control via Wi-Fi connection to iLive without the risk of affecting the other monitors or FOH main mix. V1.95 is a maintenance release of OneMix for iLive. It is compatible with iLive systems running a version of V1.9 firmware. OneMix features: Provides access to just one mono or stereo Aux mix Prevents access to the other monitors and FOH main mix Can be configured to provide as much or as little control as needed Shows metering of sends and Aux master Can be password protected Can personalise the OneMix colour scheme Can run multiple iPads alongside iLive MixPad, Editor and Surface Logon as a User provides control of: ---- Aux master level, mute and limiter ---- Aux master PEQ, GEQ and Comp if enabled ---- Send levels and stereo pan to the Aux ---- Send Mute, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp if enabled Logon as Admin allows custom setup: ---- Set a OneMix session name to identify the user ---- Choose an Aux mix ---- Assign up to 4 custom layers ---- Assign up to 32 strips per layer ---- Assign sends - Inputs, FX returns, Groups ---- Assign blank spaces in layers ---- Name each layer ---- Enable or disable channel processing per layer OneMix does not support Dual-Rack. Requirements: iPad with iOS5 or higher. Any iLive MixRack running firmware version V1.90 or higher, and with a suitable Wi-Fi router (wireless access point) connected to one of the iLive NETWORK ports. The iLive firmware version maintenance number does not need to be identical to the OneMix version, for example OneMix V1.90 will run on iLive V1.91.
Smart Assist
This app simplifies the setup and operation of wireless microphone systems. It offers automated configuration, monitoring, and access to all system settings via a smartphone or tablet. Get your wireless system up and running in seconds with intelligent setup and helpful resources.
- Automated setup and operation
- Bluetooth connectivity
- System monitoring
- Access to all system settings
- Frequency allocation and naming
- Firmware updates
- Support hub with tutorials and manuals
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Evolution Wireless Digital Smart Assist makes the setup and use of Sennheiser Evolution Wireless Digital simple and fast. Use your smartphone or tablet to connect via Bluetooth for an efficient setup and overview of your new wireless system. Smart Assist provides automated setup, operation and monitoring Smart Assist becomes the "engineer in your pocket." After installation of the app, you'll only need another 60 seconds to have your system set up and running, including pairing and automated frequency allocation. Intelligent setup automatically creates reliable wireless connections, no wireless expertise required Aside from instant access to all system settings, you'll find a brand-new support hub with video tutorials and detailed manuals to help get you started. Stay current with firmware updates accessible directly within the app. Mobile access to all system settings centralizes control, eliminating the need for complicated menu navigation on every device Automated setup of receivers and transmitters, frequency allocation, channel naming, muting and battery status are now only one tap away. Easy frequency allocation and naming of all wireless channels keeps systems organized Always stay on top of all your wireless systems, even when using 15 channels at the same time. Our coloring and naming feature helps you to exactly identify each channel. The optionally available color coding set helps to tag the hardware as well.
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iLive OneMix at 4.0 against Smart Assist's 2.9. Smart Assist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iLive OneMix holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Assist has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iLive OneMix's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's.
iLive OneMix ships an update every 9 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iLive OneMix | Smart Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.9 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better | 38.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen & Heath Limited | Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG |
Customer experience
iLive OneMix
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In-app purchases
iLive OneMix
No in-app purchases
Smart Assist
No in-app purchases
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